ELA+1+Lesson+5

=__ Topic __ : = __Gus Takes the Train__ (Lesson 5) How does the setting makes a story interesting Different types of transportation

=__ Common Core Standards: __= RL1.3 Describe characters, setting and major events in a story using key details. RF.1.3b Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words. L.1.1f Use frequently occuring adjectives W.1.3 Write narratives in which students recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure 1.5.3 Peope use tools, technologies, and other resources to meet their needs and wants

=__ Suggested Student Objectives: __= SW be able to read this week's spelling words that follow a CVC (short vowel sound /u/) pattern in the decodable readers. SW be able to identify adjectives that describe color and number from text. SW be able to use adjectives that describe color and number in their writing. SW be able to fill in story elements and details on a graphic organizer.

=__ Suggested Additional Readings: __= __ Let's Go!:The Story of Getting from There to Here __ (Flat, Lizann) __ Transportation __ (Wilkinson, Philip)

=__ Resource Links: __=
 * [] (Henry Walks; His Friend Takes the Train)
 * [] (Away We Go: All About Transportation)

=__ Activities: __= Using magnetic letters, teacher will dictate one CVC word with a medial short /u/ sound to students. Students will form that word with letters and then make rhyming words following the pattern. Taking ideas from students, write a collective class story about a trip to the moon. Remind students to include adjectives that describe color and number.

=__ Assessments: __= Spelling and Journey's Lesson 5 weekly assessments. Practice workbook p.63 (writing)

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